Acura Integra ReliabilityAll Years Ranked (1986–2025)
Side-by-side AutoScores, risk levels, and owner-cost projections for every Acura Integra we've analyzed. Identify the best years to buy, the ones to avoid, and the problems that follow the Integra across generations.
Average AutoScore
88/100
Best Year
1999 Acura Integra
Score 92
Weakest Year
1988 Acura Integra
Score 80
Every Acura Integra Ranked
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A legendary Honda product, the Integra offers incredible reliability and driving pleasure, provided you address its few age-related weaknesses and theft vulnerability.
Top risks: Rust and Corrosion · Ignition System (Distributor & Main Relay) · Catalytic Converter Theft
An exceptionally reliable and fun classic, but inspect for rust and age-related wear diligently.
Top risks: Body Rust/Corrosion · Main Relay/Fuel System · Rubber Component Degradation
A legendary compact known for its bulletproof reliability, the 1993 Integra is a smart, fun, and affordable choice for the discerning buyer.
Top risks: Suspension & Steering Components · Age-Related Electrical · Body Rust and Corrosion
A reliable premium compact that builds confidently upon a solid, well-established foundation.
Top risks: Infotainment System · Interior Trim/Rattles · Minor Electronic Sensors
A well-engineered and reliable premium compact, perfect for those seeking peace of mind with a sporty edge.
Top risks: Infotainment & Electrical · Direct Injection Fuel System · Turbocharger Longevity
A testament to Japanese engineering, this Integra is a highly durable and rewarding classic that requires proactive age-related maintenance.
Top risks: Body & Chassis Corrosion · Main Relay / Fuel Pump Relay · Power Steering System Leaks
A legendary import that offers exceptional value and reliability if diligently maintained.
Top risks: Body & Chassis Rust · Power Steering System · Main Relay & Electrical Gremlins
A fun, reliable classic that demands attention to rust and age-related electrical wear, but rewards with an excellent driving experience.
Top risks: Rust and Corrosion · Electrical System (Distributor) · Suspension Bushings and Mounts
This is a classic Honda workhorse that simply refuses to die when properly maintained, offering a fantastic blend of reliability and driving enjoyment.
Top risks: Body/Chassis Rust · Ignition/Electrical System · Suspension Bushings & CV Axles
A fun, reliable, and economical classic that demands a thorough rust inspection and careful history check.
Top risks: Rust & Corrosion · Electrical System · Automatic Transmission (if equipped)
A testament to 90s Honda engineering, the Integra remains a highly dependable and fun-to-drive classic, if you can find one not plagued by rust or modification.
Top risks: Body & Chassis Rust · Ignition System (Distributor) · Suspension & Steering Components
A testament to Honda engineering, the 1997 Integra is a remarkably reliable classic that demands attention to age-related wear and rust.
Top risks: Body & Chassis Rust · Electrical System · Suspension & Steering Components
A fun, reliable, and engaging compact that demands a thorough rust check and diligent anti-theft measures.
Top risks: Body & Chassis Rust · Electrical System · Suspension & Steering Components
A truly bulletproof compact car, provided you avoid the automatics and inspect thoroughly for rust and neglect.
Top risks: Automatic Transmission · Rust & Corrosion · Suspension & Steering Bushings
A reliably refined compact that offers thrilling performance with Acura's signature dependability.
Top risks: Infotainment System · Interior Trim Rattles · Brake System Wear
A surprisingly resilient classic that offers immense driving pleasure, provided you address its age-related vulnerabilities.
Top risks: Rust and Body Corrosion · Electrical System · Suspension and Steering Components
A testament to 80s Honda engineering, offering remarkable longevity if rust is managed and age-related wear is addressed.
Top risks: Body & Chassis Rust · Electrical System · Suspension & Steering
A fun, reliable classic if meticulously maintained, but age-related issues demand proactive attention.
Top risks: Rust & Body Corrosion · Electrical System · Automatic Transmission
Problems That Follow the Integra Across Generations
Issues that appear in the top-3 risks across multiple model years — the cost of ownership you can actually predict.
Electrical System
Appears in 6 model years · 33% of generations
Body & Chassis Rust
Appears in 5 model years · 28% of generations
Suspension & Steering Components
Appears in 4 model years · 22% of generations
Automatic Transmission
Appears in 2 model years · 11% of generations
Rust and Corrosion
Appears in 2 model years · 11% of generations
Rust & Corrosion
Appears in 2 model years · 11% of generations
Infotainment System
Appears in 2 model years · 11% of generations
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